December 25, 2012

Roses in the Snow

Merry Christmas, everyone, and thanks for visiting occasionally even though there's been no posting to speak of. We had a rare new Christmas snowfall to wake up to, and it's a beautiful and peaceful day. I made my customary annual donation of a "symbolic" sewing machine to Women for Women International, to help survivors of war, in honor of all my textilian friends. I think 2013 will be rocking and rolling, full of changes seen and unforeseen. Stay centered, stay tuned!

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10 Qualities of Slow Cloth, by Elaine Lipson

I defined Slow Cloth several years ago on this blog. Read the original post at http://lainie.typepad.com/redthread/2008/01/this-must-be-th-1.html. (Copyright Elaine Lipson 2007-2011; all rights reserved).

Joy

Slow Cloth has the possibility of joy in the process. In other words, the journey matters as much as the destination.

Contemplation

Slow Cloth offers the quality of meditation or contemplation in the process.

Skill

Slow Cloth involves skill and has the possibility of mastery.

Diversity

Slow Cloth acknowledges the rich diversity and multicultural history of textile art.

Teaching

Slow Cloth honors its teachers and lineage even in its most contemporary expressions.

Materials

Slow Cloth is thoughtful in its use of materials and respects their source.

Quality

Slow Cloth artists, designers, crafters and artisans want to make things that last and are well-made.

Beauty

It's in the eye of the beholder, yes, but it's in our nature to reach for beauty and create it where we can.

Community

Slow Cloth supports community by sharing knowledge and respecting relationships.

Expression

Slow Cloth is expressive of individuals and/or cultures. The human creative force is reflected and evident in the work.